Ford Contributes Focus Electric to ReNEWW House at Purdue University
Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Whirlpool Corporation, Duke Energy, BTCPower, and AeroVironment on an exciting project that could potentially change the way we live — quite literally. Whirlpool’s ReNEWW House, found on the campus of Purdue University, takes a 1920s bungalow and upfits it with modern amenities including solar panels and spray foam […]
Ford Reveals Outrageous Green Metallic Color for 2018 Focus Electric
It’s St. Patrick’s Day. You know what this means: green clothes worn to ward off the threat of being pinched by your noisome co-workers, four-leaf clovers everywhere, the sound of the Dropkick Murphys permeating the air, green alcoholic beverages, green food, other green things, green, green, and green. Ford, noted understander of calendar dates and […]
2016 Ford Focus Electric Dirt Cheap to Lease in California
If you have been itching to go fully electric with your next auto purchase, but you can’t wait for the Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model 3, or Ford Model E (which may actually just be the crossover that Ford has already confirmed), then there is an affordable solution sitting right there in front of you. According […]
New Ford Focus Electric Improves to 100-Mile Range, Shaves Two Hours Off Charging Time
Ford is full speed ahead with regards to bringing a fully-autonomous vehicle not only to commercial fleets and shuttle services, but to the masses as well. En route, it will be spending approximately $4.5 billion on developing 13 new electrified vehicles, including the rumored Ford Model E which may very well take the shape of […]
Ford Tweets Captain Planet Overdubs Ad for 2016 Focus Electric
A couple of months ago, Ford put forth a couple of online adverts for its 2016 Focus and 2017 Fusion Titanium that saw voice actor David Hayter reprising his role as Snake, the international man of mystery/thinly-veiled Kurt Russel expy around whom the Metal Gear franchise is built. As far as blatant plays on the […]
Ford Chops $6K Off 2014 and 2015 Focus Electric
Ford would probably be among the first to admit that it is nowhere near the first name in electric vehicles. That, however, seems to be a stigma that the automaker would very much like to change. The latest indication to this end: Ford has dropped the price of both the 2014 and 2015 Focus Electric […]
Ford Focus Electric History
Introduction The Ford Focus Electric first hit the market in 2012, in a time when many carmakers were introducing greener versions of their popular models. Even now, the Focus Electric continues to pave the way for Ford’s eco-friendly campaign, even bringing it global to the European market. History As the all-electric version of the ever-popular […]
2014 Ford Focus Electric Overview
2014 Ford Focus Electric Exterior The 2014 Ford Focus Electric is sporty compact, created to target a younger car-buying demographic through sleek exterior styling. The Electric variant of the 2014 Focus builds on that with exclusive xenon headlamps and LED tail lamps that deliver even more aggressive curb appeal as standard equipment. 2014 Ford Focus […]
Ford Recall for 2012-13 Focus Electric, 2013 Focus ST
Ford is issuing a recall for 6,308 vehicles potentially affected by an issue with headlamps. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s report states that the recall is for certain Focus models that utilize High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights. These models may have dysfunctional front side marker lamps due to a wiring incompatibility, which could lead […]
VW Focuses on Electric Future With End of Passat Production
The automaker announced a special Passat Limited Edition model to celebrate the sedan's exit
Since 1973, the Passat has been a successful part of Volkswagen’s lineup. But the goals and aspirations of automakers change over time. VW has been committed to an all-electric future for some time now, and it recently announced that it would end production of the iconic Passat at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant to focus more […]
GM Abandons Hybrids to Focus on Fully Electric Vehicles
Don’t expect any more hybrid vehicles from General Motors. The automaker says it’s done manufacturing cars that run on combined electric and gas power. Instead, it’s going all-in on fully electrified rides. GM has already announced plans to introduce up to 20 electric vehicles around the world over the next four years, including an all-electric […]
Ford to Increase Hybrid Focus Following $1.1B EV Losses
Ford expects it will lose a total of $4.5 billion on EV business this year, up from $3 billion in losses from the previous year
Cadillac Announces the First-Ever, All-Electric ESCALADE IQ
When most people think about electric vehicles, they either consider small cars like the Prius Prime or compact to mid-size SUVs. But Cadillac is taking electrification one step further and extending its EV lineup beyond the LYRIQ with the first-ever, all-electric Cadillac ESCALADE IQ — soon to be one of the largest electric SUVs available […]
Tips for Buying a Used Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Buying a used car has become a great way to save money on your next ride. The pre-owned market is full of quality-condition used vehicles priced well below their original full price — and shoppers have learned how to spot good deals vs. rip-offs. But now that the automotive industry is moving from gasoline-powered combustion […]
Hyundai, Motional Transform Ioniq 5 into Electric Robotaxi
Although customers who buy the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will need to do their own driving, another version of this vehicle will soon be launched as a fully self-driving robotaxi. Hyundai’s Newest Model: Learn about the impressive Ioniq 5 EV Hyundai Motor Group and Motional have partnered to turn the Ioniq 5 into an […]
Max Verstappen Storms to Electric French Grand Prix Win
When Max Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull-Honda Formula 1 racing car at the first corner of the Paul Ricard circuit, many viewers tuned out of the race, believing the result of the 2021 French Grand Prix to be a foregone conclusion. Lewis Hamilton would win and reclaim the lead in the championship. It’s […]
Jeep Magneto Previews the Electric Wrangler You Know is Coming
In case you didn’t think Jeep was seriously considering going all-electric with the Wrangler, please direct your attention to the Jeep Magneto. The battery-electric vehicle concept, which debuted earlier this year, makes a strong case that an electric Jeep Wrangler is probably closer than you’d think. Got a Passion for Adventure? Why a Jeep with […]
Report: Ford F-150 Electric Adopting Lightning Name
With production set to spark up in mid-2022, we should be getting our first glimpses of the all-electric Ford F-150 any ol’ time now. When that day comes, it may very well be introduced under a familiar name: the Ford F-150 Lightning. F-150 Wins Again: Latest F-150 named the 2021 North American Truck of the […]